South African rapper Shebeshxt is mourning the death of his nine-year-old daughter, Onthatile after she died in a car crash.
“My life will never be the same without your presence,” the rapper said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday.
According to reports from the BBC, the musician was travelling with three passengers to perform at the African National Congress (ANC) Siyanqoba Rally celebration concert in the northern Limpopo province on Saturday when the car collided with a heavy motor vehicle and overturned.
My life will never be the same without your presence #Nthatishxt#Shebeshxt pic.twitter.com/vlhkiB44ql
— Shebeshxt (@OfficiallShebe_) June 10, 2024
In addition to losing his daughter, the rapper, whose real name is Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, also shared that he had lost his foot in the crash.
“My heart is so so broken.. I’m trying to adjust the accident that left me in trauma and so many tears. Loosing [sic] my feett was enough, not too loose [sic] my daughter,” he wrote on X.
My heart is so so broken.. I'm trying to adjust the accident that left me in trauma and so many tears. Loosing my f##t was enough, not too loose my daughter hle modimo I love you dearly Onthatile #NthatiShxt#Shebeshxt
— Shebeshxt (@OfficiallShebe_) June 9, 2024
Fans and the music community inn South Africa have shared their condolences and prayers for the musician.
Limpopo Artists Movement (LAM) said in a statement on Monday: “We cannot imagine the pain and grief they must be experiencing, but we want them to know that they are not alone.
“The entire artistic community stands in solidarity with them, offering comfort and support. Shebe is not only a talented artist but also a valued member of our creative fraternity.”
Videos of the crash have been circulating online. In one clip, Shebeshxt is seen lying on the ground while paramedics attend to him.
Tidimalo Chuene, the spokesperson for the transport department in Limpopo, told local media the cause of the crash was under investigation.
This is the second car accident Shebeshxt has been involved in this year. In January he was involved in a crash which left him unharmed but damaged his car.
The post South African rapper loses nine-year-old daughter in car crash first appeared on 3News.
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